Elections, 2010 Governor's Race | featured news

Embattled New York Governor David Paterson said on Sunday he was still running for office, in the face of reports that President Barack Obama had asked him to withdraw from the 2010 race for fear that he cannot regroup from a series of political setbacks.

Republicans have a good shot at making gains in what is shaping up as a free-for-all battle for 39 governors’ seats next year.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin isn't saying what's in her political future. Asked if she definitely plans to seek re-election in 2010 -- a move unlikely for someone seeking the White House -- Palin told CNN's Wolf Blitzer, "I'm not definitely going to do anything yet."